How to Thermal Your RC Glider

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Timmy RC

Timmy RC

Күн бұрын

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@chrisingram5251
@chrisingram5251 Жыл бұрын
Boy this video has really held up well. You do an absolutely fantastic job explaining the theory behind thermalling. I just got into DLG’s and your video is by far the most clear and informative video on youtube. I wish you made more glider content! Strong work man!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! DLGs are awesome, enjoy!
@sledawgpilot
@sledawgpilot 10 ай бұрын
I’ve always wondered how to do this, by far the best tutorial!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 10 ай бұрын
@@sledawgpilot Thanks!
@christopping5876
@christopping5876 6 жыл бұрын
For someone who has just got into gliders, thank you for a very good, easy to follow video. It is much more informative than many videos on KZbin.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Buzbud
@Buzbud 5 жыл бұрын
Well, I am 78 and flown gliders for 40 years. Most excellent, helpful video. I learned a lot, especially flying perpendicular to line of sight. One additionsl tip, in the old days when we were almost out of sight straight up, hold eleveator all the way up and the rudder all the way over. You spiral down and don't overstress the wing with high speed aerobatics. Maybe the new composit materials can take the stress better. Anyhow, an excellent job, thanks for your time and very clear instruction. Nicely done.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll try out spiraling to descend; It seems like it will be harder to lose orientation that way.
@Buzbud
@Buzbud 5 жыл бұрын
I just hold the stick at the bottom right corner, when you get low enough just let it go and it stabilizes. Thanks for replying. Best of luck to you.
@MrFlyingguy
@MrFlyingguy 4 жыл бұрын
@Phil M bet that looks brilliant
@yodecaf
@yodecaf 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative! You sold me on a non-powered glider. Never wanted one until I saw you fly
@Tickleme3090
@Tickleme3090 11 ай бұрын
Hi Timmy, loved the video and learned a lot. Really enjoyed; the clarity of your explanations, the bird example, the tips and the recaps, speeding up in sink, the wind is free and environmentally sound. I have a few hundred miles under my belt in full size gliders, same story as you eloquently explain. If you have the opportunity try full size. Keep up the great work.
@franciscoduran3688
@franciscoduran3688 Жыл бұрын
Hi Timmy, super great video! This is my second video about thermals. The first one was a guy from DK. He showed the wind hose. That was the only thing that was missing in your video. But the theory with the practice including launching your plane is great. I have learned a lot to understand what our field guys make and hopely tried it by myself soon :D I can imagine that this sport is very rewarding. Like when I was surfing finding a great wave or perfect downhill flow on the mtb. Best regards from Bavaria!
@jimblack90
@jimblack90 6 жыл бұрын
Hello Timmy, I have been watching a number of videos on thermaling. I am 68 and must admit that I almost passed yours up because you are young. I am glad that I watched this. You are very organized with your presentation and reviewing things at the end was helpful. I learned a few practical things that I had not picked up in the other videos. I am anxious to go out and try them out.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@raymondhuot1684
@raymondhuot1684 5 жыл бұрын
jim black It is the same for me. You have done a good fob. I have a Gracia so I will try your way of finding thermals. When this winter will end ......
@TheFrenchPug
@TheFrenchPug 3 жыл бұрын
I was floored when you threw that thing in the air. Im still blown away your plane got up that high with an arm swing launch. You are awesome. Nice work. Hopefully I can do this :)
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! DLGs are a lot of fun.
@iD3AD3YE
@iD3AD3YE 3 жыл бұрын
I realize I am a little late to the party on this video, but I am just getting into Gliders. Been flying for 20 years but have always wanted to do Gliders at some point. I came to KZbin looking for instruction, and this video is by far the best instruction I have found. Great job, great instructions, great demos, and I didn't know (discus (spelling) gliders) were a thing. I found my self look away for 2 seconds and you were already 100 feet in the air with no motor, and I was like, "wait, whhaaat.... Go back" lol. If you are still doing KZbin, keep it up. Great job and thank you!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timkearsley5320
@timkearsley5320 6 жыл бұрын
Really instructive, clear advice. Brilliant. As a beginner to thermal soaring this is so useful - thank you.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@55commodore
@55commodore 5 жыл бұрын
You should get an award for this video, you explained things so well I now feel like an expert on the topic!! Cheers from Australia.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@anibalsonera2376
@anibalsonera2376 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Timmy; Nice work here. Very easy explained. I learned a lot. I have been into RC powered airplanes for about 10 years. There were no glider pilots in our club until recently, so I got me an electric "Bird of Time" RF to chase some thermals. Like you say gliding is the must pure, elegant, simple form of Model Aircraft flying.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alpenjon
@alpenjon 4 жыл бұрын
It was this video that got me interested - two weeks later I caught my first thermals with an F3K plane. That and catching the plane off the air is indeed really rewarding. Thank you so much! For those interested: Get PicaSim, a free RC soaring simulator, and an USB RC controller (if you have a real RC controller there are USB dongles to connect it to your computer). I learnt how to handle the glider and apply the knowledge from this video there, but in reality it is way nicer - standing in the sun, "feeling" real wind etc. When you go for real, consider getting a Spektrum AR6610t receiver, as it supplies a variometer and an altitude sensor that are a good aid to start with. I had to take the plastic casing off and shrinktube it so it fits into the fuselage of my Soaring Models "Kite".
@NistenTahiraj
@NistenTahiraj 3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the the most relaxing tutorials I've ever seen. The birds know where the lift is...
@waynerobinson2656
@waynerobinson2656 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Timmy. I have been flying RC and full scale gliders for years. Your tutorial was excellent. Keep it up, pun intended...
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fpvcruzer
@fpvcruzer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making such a clear and informative video. I am just getting into planes and the thought of flying with thermals would be a goal for me, once my piloting skills are developed. Thanks for your clear explanation of thermals and how to look/fly into them.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thermalling is a great challenge and is great fun!
@gregheckert1396
@gregheckert1396 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I stumbled onto this video. I too have to admit that I was going to skip it due to age but the first minute was so impressive that I stayed and you did man, I'm glad. You are very smart and very articulate. Your parents have to be proud! Thanks for taking the time to present this in such a clear spelled out manner.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Lozzie74
@Lozzie74 5 жыл бұрын
I like your comment about "wing goes up in wind, tail goes up in lift". All I would add is that if you encounter a sudden gust of wind (and the wing goes up), it is likely that the wind is going to a thermal, so odds are you are flying AWAY from the lift. Therefore turn downwind and see what happens. I also believe that the air "swirls" in a thermal - it doesn't rise perfectly vertical. A hurricane is an extreme thermal - note the swirling action. It doesn't detract from your video. You're an excellent pilot and have great visualisation of what's happening.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MORADazez.0
@MORADazez.0 4 жыл бұрын
5:36 Wow, it's so cool that it's the first time I've seen someone fly by plane that way. This is so good
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MrFlyingguy
@MrFlyingguy 4 жыл бұрын
its called DLG Discus launch glider - start with a foamie dream flight alula and progress to carbon
@RCPlaneAddict
@RCPlaneAddict 3 жыл бұрын
This was a solid how to. Nicely done, you truly are a master of your craft.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@iwontreplybacklol7481
@iwontreplybacklol7481 Жыл бұрын
+1
@DesolationAngels
@DesolationAngels 4 жыл бұрын
Really excellent video! You're an outstanding instructor and all of the information is presented in a easy to understand manner. Thank you and keep up the great work!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@danmrfld4802
@danmrfld4802 4 жыл бұрын
I never knew how gliders work until I watched this. You looked like a samurai ninja tossing that rig! I'm sold bro!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@danmrfld4802
@danmrfld4802 4 жыл бұрын
@@TimmyRC what glider and transmitter would you suggest to start out with? eyeballing the dx6 and volantex ranger 2000 or bixler. Keep up the good work.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
@@danmrfld4802 Those seem like good choices assuming you already know how to fly fixed wing. Just keep in mind that the Bixler-style pusher gliders will not have anywhere near the thermal soaring capability of high end F3K or F3J/F5J models due to their high wing loading and relatively small wingspan. So if thermal soaring is your goal then I would recommend looking at bigger gliders. If you have never flown fixed wing aircraft then I would recommend starting on a simulator and then getting a small foam trainer. There are a lot of offerings from Horizon Hobby with their SAFE stabilization, which is helpful for beginners.
@danmrfld4802
@danmrfld4802 4 жыл бұрын
@@TimmyRC thanks for the response, I'll look into those.
@peterzingler6221
@peterzingler6221 5 жыл бұрын
Craziest hand launch ever
@on_the_saddle
@on_the_saddle 4 жыл бұрын
never knew you could launch like that that! that was insane
@marcosdimoise8662
@marcosdimoise8662 3 жыл бұрын
@@on_the_saddle DLG planes are made for this, try the category, it's awesome
@guisblacio
@guisblacio 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I learned more watching your video that I have ever learned about Thermal RC glider.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tommuc442
@tommuc442 3 жыл бұрын
best introduction to thermal flying one could imagine. thanks!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SteveNeill
@SteveNeill 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you I felt like I was there and learned a lot. Been flying RC since 85 and I have flown just about everything. I recently ordered a DLG that's inbound. This helped a lot. And you are right this is an amazing part of the hobby that I'm only now exploring.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@GeezerWheels
@GeezerWheels 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid - thanks. I flew models as a kid (55 years ago) and this brought back wonderful memories. Excellent work on a a great topic.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@zeebeefpv2273
@zeebeefpv2273 6 жыл бұрын
Good to see this kind of video from you Timmy! Great advice too! I have been flying gliders about 6 weeks now and its more fun than I ever imagined!! Catching a 2 minute flight first time is as adrenaline-pumping as a great pack on my quad!!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you also enjoy catching lift!
@wilddoogie4492
@wilddoogie4492 6 жыл бұрын
ZeeBeeFPV
@crashalotfpv2174
@crashalotfpv2174 6 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this one a lot. I'm more of a miniquad pilot, but the way you organize your content is always interesting and educational. Thank you for this. Man, now i might need to get a glider..
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would definitely try gliding if you can; it is the purest form of flight in my opinion.
@mitchd434
@mitchd434 3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to get a glider. Man, I'd be riding thermals over the blacktop at my park, especially after it rains :)
@peterredlich6322
@peterredlich6322 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim. A really clear and easy to understand video! also for foreigners like me! Furthermore you know how to communicate your passion to your followers! don't stop posting!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@giovannivitali9536
@giovannivitali9536 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very clear and usable advice. Much better than most il other videos I have seen on the subject!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@trondaustad8617
@trondaustad8617 7 ай бұрын
Love it. You get me to have too try a glider for the first time. This looks cool, and the info is very good .thanks mr 😊
@fprintf
@fprintf 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I used to fly RC sailplanes a few years ago and your video is getting me interested again. When it is windy, go sailing. When it isn't, go flying!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gt40driver1
@gt40driver1 5 жыл бұрын
Nice video explaining the basics of flying a DLG. Once you have experienced gaining lift its addictive. Been doing it a few years and enjoyed watching the video and learning some more tips.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gliderrider
@gliderrider 7 ай бұрын
This hobby got me into hang gliding in the 80’s. Loved to thermal! Kinda aged out of that sport. Might get back to my roots of rc sailplanes. Almost as much fun.
@Mike-dc3fp
@Mike-dc3fp 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. One if not the best on the basics.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fatcharlieuk
@fatcharlieuk 4 жыл бұрын
Clear concise and easy to understand advice. Nice. Thanks. I learned a lot from this.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JohnWallinLiberto_art
@JohnWallinLiberto_art 3 жыл бұрын
As I’m just getting into gliders, this was awesome, learned a lot!! Thank you!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tomcoryell
@tomcoryell 4 жыл бұрын
That looks like some really nutrient rich flying! Thanks!
@steveaitken5468
@steveaitken5468 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Timmy. It's amazing how simple some of your advice is - there's always something to learn. Thanks, Steve.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nevillecreativitymentor
@nevillecreativitymentor 10 ай бұрын
Great video. Love the fact that you love the fact !!!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nevilleplant4445
@nevilleplant4445 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial Tim. As a newcomer to the sport it was very informative & gave me a more succinct understanding of incidents I had noticed when flying. I am sure the vid will help me to be more disciplined in my approach the flying. Cheers Nev Plant.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@UAMartin7
@UAMartin7 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this great informative video. All your tips are so helpful in helping my glider staying up longer!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@geekroel
@geekroel 3 жыл бұрын
One of the Best Thermal Vid out there. I learned alots. Thanks, Roel
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stormhansen1499
@stormhansen1499 5 жыл бұрын
Very impressive and very informative! That hand launch is beyond cool!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@peterleduc9046
@peterleduc9046 6 жыл бұрын
Great video. One of the best I've seen.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jerrymolnar8010
@jerrymolnar8010 2 жыл бұрын
fantastic video for a youngin! I think that in some larger sailplanes you might find that turning with ailerons mixed to rudder sometimes works better, even with my f5k plane (motorized DLG), I sometimes start a turn with aileron and rudder mix, and sometimes just rudder, but great job, very clear concise instructions.
@craigwatkins7011
@craigwatkins7011 4 жыл бұрын
Great overview, very useful, thanks! Your self-esteem should be high, good job.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@NMdesertracer
@NMdesertracer 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see young people in the hobby! Nice video...
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@EddieEloff
@EddieEloff 5 жыл бұрын
I have a Bird of Time. Your advice just made it a bit more understandable. For the past 3 days before i found your video, I thought of flying around the lift instead of just passing through. What amazes me the most is how a glider can stay in the air when it's tilted sideways at almost 90 degrees and still rise! You would think it would fall out the sky. BoT hooks a thermal like Mike tyson, I almost went home with no glider. Great video
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have also flown a Bird of Time and I had a lot of trouble trying to get it back on the ground.
@gregdetwiler9220
@gregdetwiler9220 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love flying gliders but I’m kind of a newbie. I’ve had to make a couple emergency descents because I got to high before. Great video! Thank you.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@biophillie
@biophillie 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid.. I just learned more in a few minutes than I've learned in a long time.. - Thanks!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davidmartin1093
@davidmartin1093 4 жыл бұрын
A very clear informative demonstration and explanation thanks. I used to fly with a mate who seemed to have an extra thermal 'sense' and always found lift. Maybe he'd watched your video..!...👍
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@davidmartin1093
@davidmartin1093 4 жыл бұрын
@@TimmyRC When I lived in the south of England, the more consistent warm weather had thermals popping up regularly throughout sessions. Up here in Scotland, they are still about but less frequent. I usually look for circling birds but your advice of any wind appearing on a normally calm day denoting the direction the air is being drawn to a sucking thermal is gold dust..! We had a british glider team member in my old club and he seemed to find lift all year. It'd be good to experience thermals in somewhere like Arizona..!....😲
@CRMayerCo
@CRMayerCo 5 жыл бұрын
I used to fly full scale aircraft, including gliders. I’m a little too old now. This, however, looks like lots of fun! Thanks for the video. I really want to give this a shot. 👍🏻
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@phil36135
@phil36135 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very useful info I am new to Dlg gliders but I used to slope soar 93rd gliders and hang gliders.You are right there is nothing more rewarding than maintaining altitude and prolonging your flight.I just built my first Dlg kit, a libelle and haven't caught a thermal yet so I'm gonna use your techniques and see if I can catch one soon.thanks again for the tips.
@phil36135
@phil36135 6 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the typo, I meant to say RC gliders.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@bruceklock3568
@bruceklock3568 3 ай бұрын
Good job of making it seem so simple.
@genegroover30
@genegroover30 4 жыл бұрын
Really good job explaining and demonstrating. Very impressive.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@oldasa
@oldasa 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so good at finding lift that the buzzards crows, Hawk, Storks, and Blue Harings all follow me. LOL
@nicholascavis4449
@nicholascavis4449 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for an awesome introduction to this kind of flying. I am new to the sport and been fly electric planes for about a year now. Something has been pulling me in this direction and you now have added the accelerant! What a great job you have done on this, and huge service to to the sport! Hats off to you guy! I think what pulls me to this type of flying, is being one with nature/ the environment….. just like a bird…. free and soaring with the wind! Man this is got to put a big smile on your face!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Soaring has a different kind of feel, challenge, and satisfaction.
@RammYou2
@RammYou2 2 жыл бұрын
Have to say - brilliant. Learned more than all the other videos watched. Have wanted to try this for so long because it is beautiful and looks so fun. That is a nice DLG you have too - what is that? Thank you!!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The DLG is a Snipe SN Lite
@kusteuber
@kusteuber 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you very much. Indeed. The hand launch is worth another video!!!!!!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@CONFUCIUS-f2x
@CONFUCIUS-f2x 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful discus throw. 👍
@johnnyg3681
@johnnyg3681 6 жыл бұрын
I'VE BEEN FLYING RC PLANES FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS. I THOUGHT I MIGHT LIKE GLIDING SO FIRST I GOT A DURAFLY EXCALIBUR. A VERY FAST GLIDER THAT CAN STAY IN THE AIR FOR A WHILE. THEN I GOT AN ASW28 WHICH CAN STAY IN THE AIR LONGER. I AM VERY NEW AT FLYING ANYTHING. SO I CAME ACROSS YOUR VIDEO AND THOUGHT...MIGHT AS WELL WATCH/LISTEN. AS I STARTED TO LISTEN YOU SEEMED KNOWLEDGEABLE AND KNEW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. ABOUT HALF WAY THROUGH LISTENING TO YOU I LOOKED AT THE COMMENTS AND THEY I KNEW FOR SURE I WAS GETTING A GOOD LESSON. YOUR TEACHING WAS VERY SIMPLE WITH VERY GOOD EXPLANATIONS. I'M GOING TO USE YOUR TECHNIQUES THE NEXT TIME I'M IN THE AIR. THANK YOU VERY MUCH TIMMY YOU ARE A GENTLEMAN. John
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@skanoe4690
@skanoe4690 6 жыл бұрын
This video really helped. Nicely done. My snipe is ready for its first flight, hoping for lift like you had.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@moejotuber
@moejotuber 2 жыл бұрын
That was informative and inspiring. Also very relaxing just following your glider on tape ! Me like and subscribe.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@leonardodahumanoid4344
@leonardodahumanoid4344 5 жыл бұрын
While traveling l 10 in AL in the late 90s l spotted a "visible" thermal. It was over a dry freshly plowed field and remained there for a long time. I pulled onto the shoulder and parked to watch it. There was a lot of man made debris such as shopping bags, wrappers and paper being held aloft along with a thin wall of dust. It was about 150' at the base. Some of the debris was slowly lifted up and disappeared into a hazy sky. IlRC the spin was clockwise. There must have been much more lift over the field for it to remain in one spot for so long. Trees surrounded the field on 3 sides.
@Joyplanes
@Joyplanes 6 жыл бұрын
Very good lesson, keep doing videos like this.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@luke_atthat
@luke_atthat 4 жыл бұрын
Very good explanations. I learned a lot. Thank you.
@podoclaste
@podoclaste 5 жыл бұрын
Great explanations, excellent skills (launch, wow and flight, oh my), both video and comments are very professional. Thanks for making people want to fly (again).
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@wickerbill7793
@wickerbill7793 5 жыл бұрын
Hello Tim, I’m an old guy too, (73 yrs young), and I’ve been flying model airplanes in one form or another since I was 10 yrs old. It’s great to see our young kids of today carrying on this great hobby. Who’s says these young folks of today don’t know anything, cuz you blew that theory out the door. I learned a lot from your vid. I’ll be back for more. Mark San Francisco Bay Area
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@barrydunkley9613
@barrydunkley9613 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks well explained and demonstrated. I always launch on a slope so I can use the slopes lift to help me find thermals. Slopings fun too.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've always wanted to try slope soaring but I haven't found any substantial hills near where I live.
@TheNightwalker247
@TheNightwalker247 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much this was really helpful. I will go now and look up glider Models.
@upperechelon3456
@upperechelon3456 6 жыл бұрын
Great video young man. thorough and hits all salient points.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@LefTab
@LefTab 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, very well explained! I'm looking to get one myself, and was wondering if you could recommend a budget-friendly glider. Any help would be greatly appreciated :D
@DroneFun
@DroneFun 5 жыл бұрын
Very nicely explained. I love gliders.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DroneFun
@DroneFun 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve checked the glider you’ve used on the video. Very expensive if I have to import it to Brazil but sure a nice glider. Thanks again for sharing.
@jamtanker8734
@jamtanker8734 5 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation, great flying
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nityadasa5852
@nityadasa5852 4 жыл бұрын
This is useful for paragliding pilots as well thanks for sharing
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@chargestate42
@chargestate42 4 жыл бұрын
Just getting started, very helpful. Thanks
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fredcork1
@fredcork1 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant and educational Video. Great Job...
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jimbo2629
@jimbo2629 5 жыл бұрын
Well, it’s obviously very easy to get long flights with a DLG 😀 Great video. RC thermal soaring is wonderful. An electric motor up front helps us less competent glider flyers in colder climates.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marcosquito
@marcosquito 5 жыл бұрын
Very good educational video !!! Congratullations !!! I also believe this day was very special, very very good conditions and thermals. Equipment is top line, and you probably have big experienced fingers. Thanks !
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@peterb01
@peterb01 4 жыл бұрын
Good video! I have a suggestion from my years hang gliding over the flatlands of Illinois where we got up by using "static line towing" - 3000' of line pulled by a car or truck. When you fly downwind to search for a thermal, you are riding with the wind and basically staying in nearly the same parcel of air. If you head into the wind, you will go through several such "parcels". Then if you find one upwind, you can then ride it back for a longer period of time, thus getting higher, before pulling out. There are other considerations for heavier craft - the Elf can work the "bug farts".
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JohnMark61355
@JohnMark61355 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am just starting out and I learned a lot from the video.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sssmith5827
@sssmith5827 6 ай бұрын
What would be a way of using electronics, laser pulses, & detection of the return pulse to detect thermals?m Thermals usually have higher water vapor content. Lasers Are used in airport awos's to detect Cloud heights. However, water vapor (in thermals) may better reflect differect wavelengths.😢
@khalidkhan-om8ud
@khalidkhan-om8ud 4 жыл бұрын
Too good.Nice workshop.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@goldenfish77
@goldenfish77 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice flight in thermal!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dave_s_vids
@dave_s_vids Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video, thank you!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kevingoza
@kevingoza 6 жыл бұрын
Very good job in describing and demonstrating thermal! New subscriber!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kevingoza
@kevingoza 6 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for a first DLG? I’m an experienced RC pilot and have been fascinated with powerless flight for some time.
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 6 жыл бұрын
@@kevingoza Since you are an experienced pilot, I would recommend that you go straight for a premium full-carbon glider. They perform so much better than cheap fiberglass models and you will probably have a less frustrating experience. The Armsoar Go Mini is a great choice since it has premium construction, but is only 1m instead of 1.5m so it is easier to handle and less expensive. It also shouldn't break as easily in the event of an accidental landing.
@kevingoza
@kevingoza 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ll need to search those out. I’m not sure if my local shop has that brand. You make it look so easy, but I’m sure it’s more complicated and the air time is what will make the difference. I like the idea of working with nature to fly.
@GiovanniBausC
@GiovanniBausC Жыл бұрын
Very useful advice, thank you!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@familiekasman7413
@familiekasman7413 3 жыл бұрын
despite it's a quite old video, I find it very instructive and clear with practice example. Only one question, what do you mean with "lifting the tail" ? How can I see if the tail is lifting from that distance ? Maybe you can explain ?
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 3 жыл бұрын
From far away it will look like the airplane is pitching down due to the lift pushing the tail upwards. However, the airplane will typically not appear to be descending because it has just entered lift.
@richconlon865
@richconlon865 4 жыл бұрын
great lesson,very helpful
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@matthewavilez318
@matthewavilez318 5 жыл бұрын
I got the Carbon Wings Medal in FSX for completing the glider tutorial, so I'm something of an expert myself
@JimShieldsphoto
@JimShieldsphoto Жыл бұрын
I’m looking to get into this and was wondering what plane you are flying?
@frankartieta7483
@frankartieta7483 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos ! I build and fly and often lose rubber band catapult launched gliders ! I seem to have very little trouble finding thermals Not such a good thing to do with free flight ! I actually spend more time building than flying ! Being that a DT no guarantee A good RC glider seem the way for me to go ! Thanks for the great video
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@gordonyork6638
@gordonyork6638 Жыл бұрын
I assume that there are varios fo rc planes. But that would mean a transmitter on the model making it heavier. Are there alternative?
@georgefranklin2738
@georgefranklin2738 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I fly with a Taranis transmitter with an audio variometer. Much easier to center thermals.
@pekwalker
@pekwalker Жыл бұрын
What glider would you recommend for an absolute beginner. I am currently looking at a Moa 1500mm.
@eckhardkoehler3013
@eckhardkoehler3013 Жыл бұрын
@TimmyRC Looking for recommendations as well. What have you found is good for novice flyers stepping away from an Aeroscout 2 1.2m? Thank you
@jarederhardt
@jarederhardt 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work young fella. For your age this was very well done, with clear explanations of how thermals work and how to tell when you are in one. I haven’t flown a glider in 35 years when I was 15 years old. Back then I learned how to fly thermals and got so high I couldn’t tell what direction I was going. I have recently been thinking of getting back into it and really enjoyed your video. Could you please tell me exactly what that plane is that you are flying?
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is the Vladimir's Model Snipe SN Lite. I believe the latest model from that company is the Snipe 2.
@redbearrc6706
@redbearrc6706 4 жыл бұрын
Nice demo and explanation!
@TimmyRC
@TimmyRC 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
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